Detroit, MI — Karew (pronounced: Kuh-rue) Records and four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist Karen Clark Sheard gave one of the evening’s most memorable performances in a tribute to music legend Mariah Carey at the BMI Urban Music Awards at the Saban Theatre in Los Angeles. Carey was the 2012 recipient of BMI’s Icon Music Award. […]
(Belle congratulating Fred on Tour) McDonald’s USA today announced the 2012 McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour, a free summer concert series that featured multi-award winning gospel artist Fred Hammond, raised more than $46,000 this year to support local Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Chapters and the Charity’s important mission of helping improve the health and […]
Bebe Winans recently performed during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. For some African-Americans who tuned in to the Republican National Convention on television, it was actually a surprise to see and hear the gospel singer perform. Winans performed two numbers on the convention’s closing night — his […]
Grand Rapids, Michigan — It was a big day in West Michigan today as the start of the school year started off with a new school. One of the biggest is the opening of Grand Rapids Ellington Academy for Arts and Technology. It will become West Michigan’s first performing arts school despite a few bumps […]
Indianapolis, IN — Anthony Brown & group therAPy’s self-titled debut album lands at Number 3 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Chart. Released last week to critical and consumer acclaim, this week’s charts prove Anthony Brown & group therAPy is a bonafide hit. The CD also charted on the Christian & Gospel Albums Chart at Number 6 […]
The Belle recently got a chance to catch up to Mali Music during the Merge Summit in Los Angeles. While there, she congratulated him on his new deal with RCA Records! Music says, He’s excited about the opportunity and looking forward to God’s plan.”
Tamela Mann’s Single, “Take Me To The King,” Lands At #1 On Billboard’s Gospel Radio Chart This Week
by Sheilah Belle Dallas, TX — Acclaimed Actress, NAACP Image Award Nominee and Dove Award-Winning Singer TAMELA MANN’s single, “Take Me To The King,” lands at #1 on the Billboard Gospel radio chart this week, marking the first #1 track of her career. “Take Me To The King,” written and produced by Kirk Franklin, is […]
by Sheilah Belle Los Angeles, CA — THE MERGE SUMMIT 2012 returned for its fourth year at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. The event, took place over the weekend with a great turn out as it provided a platform for men and women of faith to interface with, learn from and partner with leading […]
Baltimore, MD — Social and civil rights activist Pastor Jamal Bryant is scheduled to speak at FAITH! Honoring the DNC Black Caucus and the 2012 African American Delegates, the event will be held September 2, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., in Charlotte, NC at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Road. The event will […]
Washington D.C. — Gospel music advocates, musicians, organizers and supporters will gather Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at the Warner Theater to kick off nationwide festivities surrounding the 4th Annual Gospel Music Heritage Month Celebration. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) explained, “From the African American spirituals to Elvis Presley, Mahalia Jackson and Rev. […]
Digital Sales Up 346% As Associated Press, USA Today, CCM, Gospel Flava, Worship Leader, The Belle Report and More Applaud Recording of Israel & New Breed and as their Annual Deeper Conference 2012 Begins Next Week and The King’s Men Tour Featuring Israel Houghton, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin Begins Sept. 16 Following four […]
(Tamela Mann stops by to see The Belle at Praise 104.7, Richmond, VA during promotional tour on Wednesday: In photo Bishop Joel Brown and The Belle and Tamela and David Mann) Dallas, TX –Acclaimed Actress, NAACP Image Award Nominee and Dove Award-Winning Singer TAMELA MANN’s highly-anticipated CD, BEST DAYS, is in stores today, The project […]
